The Distitch Edge Scarf is a basic garter stitch scarf. However it has a very exciting feature - a new type of selvedge. This technique is fully explained in the pattern with written instructions, diagrams and QR code video.

The pattern was designed to demonstrate Distitch selvedge and is taken from Distitch, a book about this innovative principle of knitting. Distitch provides a very neat, clear and decorative edge, some samples are presented in this video. More about Distitch knitting can be found on website https://assiabrill.com/

The scarf is worked in conventional Garter stitch, it has a rectangular shape and can be knitted as long and as wide as you wish. Any yarn can be used – from fingering to bulky.

This basic pattern is ideal for beginners.

Size
The Scarf can be knit any length and width.
Sample size: 15 x 160 cm (6” x 63”)

Yarn
Any yarn can be used.
Sample uses: 2 skeins of Tov in colour T0 Natural (Undyed)

Yardage
346 yards of aran weight wool yarn

Needles
4.5 mm (US 7), or size to obtain the gauge, for working flat

Gauge
17 sts x 30 rows = 10 cm (4”) square in garter stitch pattern using 4.5 mm (US 7) needles

Difficulty Level
Beginner (knit sts)

Technical editor James Bartley.